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Benincasa Family History

Benincasa Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Benincasa an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘welcome in the home’

bestowed on a much wanted child.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benincasa family from?

You can see how Benincasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benincasa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Benincasa families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benincasa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benincasa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benincasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benincasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benincasa. 28% of Benincasa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Benincasa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benincasa were Helper and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benincasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benincasa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benincasa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Benincasa. For the veterans among your Benincasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benincasa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Benincasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benincasa in 1954 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benincasa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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